cartridge port mod

[cartridge port mod]

OK, I have one DPDT switch and I'm saving it for my good flashback 2, after I try to mod this one. I have a new soldering iron, new solder, a thing of flux, and im getting an old 5.25" floppy drive tommorow. I have everything that I will need for this.

 

On this flashback, I don't want to use a switch, I want it to be just for cartridges.

 

With the DIP connector I have (i doubt it works), I have it all wired in to the flashback, all 24 pins.

 

The thing is, without the switch, I don't know how to wire the system up to play the cartridges.

 

I've killed the resistor at J9, and I've tried connected one J9 pad to the other J9 pad, that didn't work(I think)

 

I tried wiring one J3 pad to the other J3 pad, which didn't work (I think)

 

and I've tried wiring one J9 to one J3. That didn't work either(I think)

 

If you don't want to use a switch, what do you wire with these?

[cartridge port mod]

I bought something called "Rosin Soldering Flux", in paste form. Before I open it i want to know if I should use it for this, so that I can return it if i need to.

[Got Atari Space Invaders Pen Today]

nevermind

[Blocky graphics - with blocks]

Try Call Of Duty 4

[Place to get Femal Atari Cartridge Edge connectors?]

Look on the internet for the web sites that step you through adding a cart slot to a Flash back II. One of the sites uses a standard edge connector and leaves the threaded ends of the mounting screws sticking up. He then files the screws flat so they would work as the prongs to open the dust cover on the older carts.

 

I went cheap and used a 3 1/3 floppy drive cable connector on the Flashback II unit I did. I milled a piece of plastic to hold the connector and provide the tabs to open the dust connector. It works good and looks better that the idea above.

 

BAH

 

do you mean one of the 5.25" floppy drives?

if you mean a 3 1/3, can you tell me how?

[cartridge port mod]

have you guys used flux for the atari mod?

[Im about to throw my atari in the dishwasher. A few questions first.]

That must be why my food started tasting better after washing the atari.

[cartridge port mod]

I wouldn't be discouraged yet. That's fairly intricate soldering to those tiny pads for a newbie with a crap soldering iron. If you have any inclination to do any such work in the future, you might be better off spending the money on a solder station.

 

I've used one of these: http://circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/7307

I don't know what they'll hit you with for shipping, but it's surprisingly good for a $40.00 solder station.

 

Just my 2 cents.

 

Hmm, Ill look in to that, thanks.

[cartridge port mod]

Ok first time i've ever tried to solder. It would help if I had a good soldering iron, mine doesn't heat up all the way except on one side.

 

I used a floppy ribbon cable like in a lot of the atari mods you see, prepared the same way. I tried for over 3 hours to get all of them on the right spot on the "cartridge connector' that I made. No luck. So I tried to solder them to the motherboard. I got to #6 or 7, and then one of the wires ripped. So I desoldered them all and came to a conclusion that i'm just going to let a professional handle this.

 

Will anyone mod it for me?

 

I will pay for all shipping, all parts needed(I don't have any of the parts anymore), and pay you for your troubles.

 

If so, I will send my good flashback thats never been opened, and I would want a switch so I could select between the internal rom or a cartridge.

 

If anyone would do this for me, about how much do you think it would all cost for you to do it, I need to know so I can get all the money.

[cartridge port mod]

there is a switchless mod out there too, there is a link in these forums

 

Yeah, one that automatically switches when you put in a cartridge. I don't have a switch and the built in games don't work anyway, so I just want it to be only play cartridges.

 

I've searched through these forums for a cartridge only flashback and have found none. If you know of one, a link would be appreciated.

[cartridge port mod]

Is there a way to completely take out the switch and rom, and use the flashback just for cartridges?

 

How would I have to wire it then?

 

This flashback 2's internal game rom was faulty when I bought it and most of the games don't work.

[cartridge port mod]

I have a rev. b board(really rev. c), and all the guides to putting a cartridge port on to it says to take off the 0 ohm resistor(capacitor?) at J13. How do I do this? Just melt it with a soldering iron?

 

Also, all the guides I see don't show how to hook up the switch to change from games to the internal rom. Is there a guide with pictures and an explanation for that?

 

Another question, when you connect the cartridge connector and you solder a wire to pin 1, 2, etc, do you solder the wire that goes from pin 1 to the pin 1 on the cartridge port, 2 to the pin 2 on the cartridge port, etc?

 

This is what im using as a cartridge port, its a part from an old floppy drive. I don't know if it will work, im trying it on a spare flashback 2.

 

[atari cartridge connector]

You can use a floppy drive connector. However, it has a few extra pins and is wider.

 

I'm not sure what you mean by "move around the pins" It's easy to strip the wires on the cable, but soldering them is a real challenge.

 

Is there something else you can use as a connector for atari 2600 cartridges, besides the official ones?

 

Something that you may find around the house, like an old floppy drive ribbon cable?

 

If that would work, would it be easy to move around the pins?

 

Sorry, I seem to be asking a lot of stupid questions.

 

Is there a guide online on how to do this?

[Im about to throw my atari in the dishwasher. A few questions first.]

 

Wow...but let me know how it turned out for you. I *might* attempt this myself, but I'm afraid to take apart my Atari 2600 to take off the top case. It would look really snazzy, though..

 

Steve

 

I knew my atari was dirty, but I didn't think it was too dirty. After I put it in the dishwasher, I realized how dirty it was. Except for faded paint, it looks brand new.

Even the ribs feel different.

[Im about to throw my atari in the dishwasher. A few questions first.]

I ended up having to wash it with other dishes, but it turned out perfect!

Looks brand new

[atari cartridge connector]

Is there something else you can use as a connector for atari 2600 cartridges, besides the official ones?

 

Something that you may find around the house, like an old floppy drive ribbon cable?

 

If that would work, would it be easy to move around the pins?

 

Sorry, I seem to be asking a lot of stupid questions.

[Im about to throw my atari in the dishwasher. A few questions first.]

Thanks, it's in, I cant wait till its out

[Im about to throw my atari in the dishwasher. A few questions first.]

Im about to throw my atari's plastic case in the dishwasher(only the plastic don't worry), and I want to know, will it mess up the paint on the plastic?

 

Also, my atari didn't have stickers on it when i got it, so I don't have to worry about that.

 

Last thing, inside of my atari is a piece of old paper taped to a metal box, it's a light sixer with a channel select switch, does this mean anything? (the paper says "99 01100570" then has a blue mark)

 

Sorry for asking so many questions, but using the search feature I have found many people that wash their systems in the dishwasher. No one, though, says if they dry it in one, if it messes up the paint, or if I should wash it by itself or with dishes.

 

You don't have to answer all of these questions, but answering any would help.

[Atari makes front page of Yahoo with two stories!]

Wow, not only is E.T. one of the worst games ever, it made last place on the worst games list.

 

Does that mean it sucks at sucking, too?

[E.T...Going For The World Record?]

I always associate "Eye of the Tiger" with those male gymnasts that twirl those things...yeah...not that good of a picture.

 

I find that the rocky theme song, or the Mortal Kombat theme get the adrenaline pumping pretty good.

ok..maybe not mortal kombat so much...or the rocky theme song either...

 

you know what, nevermind.

[What's so fun about Adventure after beating it?]

I just beat adventure on game 2 for the first time...took me about 30 minutes and i'm going to go play game 3 right now.

[Where to buy atari games in Pinellas County?]

If anyone on here lives in Pinellas County, Florida, where do you buy your atari stuff at?

 

I've been to all the thrift shops around me, and the flea markets are horribly overpriced.

[loaning your duplicate carts]

He'll get sick of Atari when the novelty wears off in a few weeks and those carts will be in the trash.

 

There should be a test.....

 

Sure I'll lend you these carts but first answer these questions:

 

1. In what game does the "secret dot" appear

2. What is the name of the adventurer in Pitfall! ?

3. How do you get two shots instead of one in Space Invaders

4. Name two programmers who worked for Activision

5. Name 3 third party software houses that made Atari games

 

I so need to start a "how to tell if you're a 'REAL' Atari fan" thread

 

In Boston we call the "new" Red Sox fans, "Pink Hats" because they don't know anything about the team before 2004 when they won the WS but go to all the games in their pink hats and chant Yankees Suck even if the Sox are playing Minnesota. It's all about being there and nothing to do with actually liking the team or the sport.

 

We need a 'pink hat' test for the Atari newbies who just want the hipster cred.

 

 

1. Adventure

2. Harry

3. Hold reset down while turning on the game

4. David Crane, and IDk

5. Activision, Colecovision, and Mattel?

[TV Static during gameplay]

Does the chord that comes out of the atari, the video chord, have any sharp bends, smashed points, or exposed wires anywhere, especially on the male end?

[TV Static during gameplay]

Mine has a lot of static too, and the colors run and the audio is very low. When the static gets too much though, I tap the system lightly on the "ribs" part, and a few of those usually clears up the picture.